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SportSpectator Basketball Guide (Basic Basketball Rules and Strategies)

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I recently started dating a basketball fanatic so I bought the SportSpectator guide to learn more about the game. I found the glossary and the section on common referee signals especially helpful, because I no longer have to drive my boyfriend and his friends nuts with "stupid" questions ("What does that mean?" "Why did he do that?" etc) So, for a mere five bucks, I gained a greater appreciation for the sport AND improved my relationship... priceless!

This most excellent, informative and easy to use pocket guide concisely explains the essentials of the game of basketball in direct, easy to understand language. I found the section explaining foul shots awarded by the referee after blowing his whistle and stopping play most helpful. I never understood the difference between team fouls and personal fouls, shooting fouls and not-shooting fouls, all made clear by Sport Spectator. I also found the description of player positions helpful in understanding the game, and now understand what the term "power forward" and "point guard" mean, and can follow developing plays with interest. I highly recommend this guide. SportSpectator is this "fan's best friend".

I recently moved to Eugene OR where the mighty Ducks reign supreme and Mac Court is an institution! I really appreciate having Bryan Jones's SportSpectator brochures to give me instant "Cliff Notes" on court sports. I found the Basketball guide very easy to understand and fun to read. For me, the glossary was invaluable; I hear these terms used by sports announcers; but the game moves so quickly that I often can't pick up what's happened before it's over. This guide, like the others in the series is a great boon to the newbie! Thanks, Bryan Jones!